Lakers 09-10 We will repeat thread

[1SICKLEX]

Has Dallas ever won a championship?

Lakers looked flat and Dallas took it to them tonight, first win in the last 6 tries. They played better than the Lakers.

Lakers will of course have the better record and will win a back to back championship and the Mavericks will win another Chumpionship

[rominl]

ugly lost on lakers tonight. none of them could shoot tonight, and kobe was totally off

now why for some reason i knew coming into this thread i'd see something?

but anyway, that dunk by shanon, did you guys see that? that was insane!~

[TWong1200]

What a disappointing loss last night I was so frustrated. No one was 'on' last night from the Lake Show.

Yes, Henry! Shannon's put back was insane. He's the future of this team, I tell ya. What a great pick up for us last year.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Has Dallas ever won a championship?

Lakers looked flat and Dallas took it to them tonight, first win in the last 6 tries. They played better than the Lakers.

Lakers will of course have the better record and will win a back to back championship and the Mavericks will win another Chumpionship

Nice comeback Mike.

But you see... Here's where you and (most other fans) differ: I show and happily give props to opponents where they're due. Dallas CLEARLY deserves props! They essentially contained the current league mvp (which by the way is whack they keep chanting in a new season) and the defending Champs in their HOUSE! Now it's just 2 games into the season and one would think LA would be sending a msg: "We ain't gone nowhere." I mean I also watched that lackluster game against the Clippers and Lakere only won by 9? Luckily for you guys Blake Griffin was out hurt or you could be 0-2. Let's not put the carriage before the horse. The West is super competitive this year. With key pickups all around. Or better yet... Let's just give credit where and when it's due. Are the Mavs in the Finals this year? Not yet, but that sure was a impressive W against the champs.

[GS wanted]

^ ^ painful to watch last night because it just wasn't falling for the Lakers, at home no less. I don't think Dallas is a significant threat though. Nobody fears them. They're always decent but never get it done when it matters most. Credit where it's due for having a good night while the Laker's had a horrid night but even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[TEXASMAJOR]

^^^^^^
Dallas aint going anywhere this year....just like every year....for the past 7 years.

[1SICKLEX]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Nice comeback Mike.

But you see... Here's where you and (most other fans) differ: I show and happily give props to opponents where they're due. Dallas CLEARLY deserves props! They essentially contained the current league mvp (which by the way is whack they keep chanting in a new season) and the defending Champs in their HOUSE! Now it's just 2 games into the season and one would think LA would be sending a msg: "We ain't gone nowhere." I mean I also watched that lackluster game against the Clippers and Lakere only won by 9? Luckily for you guys Blake Griffin was out hurt or you could be 0-2. Let's not put the carriage before the horse. The West is super competitive this year. With key pickups all around. Or better yet... Let's just give credit where and when it's due. Are the Mavs in the Finals this year? Not yet, but that sure was a impressive W against the champs.

I said Dallas played better. I also know Dallas won't win a ring this year, next year or the year after that and their best chance was against the Heat where they LOST 4 in a row and then they lost to Golden State.

They are like the Hawks, good for making the playoffs and that is it. I do like Mark Cuban though.

The Lakers have the best player in the world, 10 trophies in LA, 16 total. That player dropped what 64 on Dallas in 3 quarters before.

[1SICKLEX]

Kobe leading the NBA in scoring....

[rominl]

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

Kobe leading the NBA in scoring....

in general i don't really like that idea

[Initial G]

If KB has to score so much, we won't repeat. We need the Spanish Fly back to pick up the load. So Klomar/Bynum can go back to the bench to lead the "Mod Squad" We need more production from Farmar and Brown as well.

Hopefully our chemistry and team will come together once the season gets going.

[1SICKLEX]

DJ Mbenga plays important role in Lakers' practices
The 7-0, 255-pound third-string center uses his size and strength to push his teammates. Coach Phil Jackson has not said how he plans to use Mbenga this season.
DJ Mbenga

Lakers center DJ Mbenga waits his turn to be interviewed during media day last month. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / September 29, 2009)
By Broderick Turner

October 13, 2009

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DJ Mbenga may be the third-string center, but his role on the Lakers is no less important.

Mbenga is the physical force that brings it every day in practice.

At 7-0, 255-pounds, Mbenga has the size and strength to push starting center Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol when he moves from power forward to center.

Mbenga plays hard on defense. He looks to block shots. He looks to push his teammates.

"He changes our practices around," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said about Mbenga. "He gives us a physical aspect. He's a contesting defender, and that makes it tough for the [starting] white team and the [second] blue team to just run overrun [teams]."

Unfortunately for Mbenga and the Lakers, he has had to deal with a hip flexor.

That has slowed Mbenga during training camp, limiting his practice time.

He missed the first five practice sessions and then practiced in preparation for the first exhibition game last Wednesday.

But the injury flared up at the shoot-around and Mbenga was unable to play.

Mbenga also missed the second exhibition game last Friday night against the Golden State Warriors.

He was able to get back to work Monday, getting in a little bit of practice. But Mbenga still is not 100% healthy just yet.

"He lost a little bit at practice this afternoon, but he's running better," Jackson said. "The pressure was too much, too many big guys coming at him from the blue [practice] team. But he'll get it back by tomorrow."

Over his five-year career, Mbenga averaged just 1.7 points per game.

Last season with the Lakers, he averaged just 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 7.9 minutes in 23 games.

But it was more about the practice sessions for Mbenga.

That's where he has made his biggest impact.

Jackson is not ready to say how and if he'll use Mbenga during games this season.

"We definitely want to use him," Jackson said. "He's a guy that we rely on to be a backup. But what his minutes are going to be, I can't tell you that."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw...0,703719.story

[1SICKLEX]

Kobe with 41 tonight and shot really well. Odom with 3 points on his bday WTF? Artest with a strong game and DJ with 13 rebounds!! Powell played well.

The Lakers bench is freaking NON EXISTENT so far and they have opportunities to shine with all the injuries. Kobe seems to be in the zone, you can see he wants that ring again. He looks fired up. Everyone else looks ****ing dizzy.

I will never understand Phil Jackson rotations lol

[AM1]

now if mbenga can just handle the ball slightly better and score better when not under the basket, he would be worthy of the "mvp" chants they always chant at staples when hes at the free throw line.

[TXSTYLE]

mbenga's a cool dude. Saw him out a few times at the night spots. He's a "big body" to throw out there nothing more or less.

[1SICKLEX]

Originally Posted by AM1

now if mbenga can just handle the ball slightly better and score better when not under the basket, he would be worthy of the "mvp" chants they always chant at staples when hes at the free throw line.

I'm a big DJ fan. His story is a sad and impressive one. He's playing hurt too, so he is not at 100%. Phil likes him and he's a great big body in practice to toughen up weak ass Pau and Andrew

A double double last night! I'm happy for him!

Funny but there are a couple of forums that are going to vote to have DJ made and All-Star